Naslov
Cognitive behavioral approach to understanding irritable bowel syndrome
(Cognitive behavioral approach to understanding irritablebowel syndrome)

Autori
Hauser, Goran ; Pletikosić, Sanda ; Tkalčić, Mladenka

Izvornik
World journal of gastroenterology (1007-9327) 20 (2014), 22; 6744-6758

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Anxiety ; Attention ; Irritable bowel syndrome ; Neuroticism ; Stress

Sažetak
Irritable bowel syndrome is a complex, biopsychosocial disorder usually developing under stress, which builds upon hypersensitization, underlined by physiological specificities and heightened neuroticism. Symptom onset is followed by inappropriate cognitive interpretations that can be accompanied by affective disturbances. We consider increased attention to visceral sensation and different manifestations of anxiety to be key components that may lead to symptom exacerbation and perpetuation. This applies to patients who express higher trait neuroticism and are more prone to interpret even mild somatic changes as serious symptoms. An individualized approach is necessary for each patient to estimate current physical and psychological status.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Psihologija

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